As Beijing’s mishandling of the coronavirus outbreak—especially its intentional delay and cover-up in the early weeks—became more widely known, the regime’s international credibility and reputation … ( read original story …)
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China is rapidly producing new billionaires despite Covid-19
In total, China has 2,398 individuals with a net worth of more than 2 billion yuan ($290 million), the cut-off for being on the list. The rich listers have a combined wealth of $4 trillion,…
China’s Number of Billionaires Surges As Country’s Superrich Thrive Amid Pandemic
China’s business elite cashed in during lockdown and brought in $1.5 trillion this year, according to today’s Hurun Report. ( read original story …)
Sweden bans Huawei, ZTE from 5G, calls China biggest threat
Sweden is banning Chinese tech companies Huawei and ZTE from building new high-speed wireless networks after a senior security official called China one of the country’s biggest threats … ( read original story …)
Delivery service criticized in China for suspending BTS-related packages
A Chinese delivery service that said it had stopped transportation of all packages related to BTS is under fire for the statement posted to a local social media platform. ( read original story …)
China offering untested COVID-19 vaccines
People, including health workers and international students, are being offered an unproven COVID-19 vaccine for £50 in China. ( read original story …)
Why a coronavirus vaccine is politically valuable to China
Focusing on the coronavirus vaccine is a useful way for China to squeeze out room for more difficult questions about its initial response to COVID-19. ( read original story …)
Taiwan says it won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ diplomats
Taiwan accuses Chinese diplomats of trying to charge into a diplomatic event in Fiji — charges hotly disputed by Beijing. ( read original story …)
China digital currency: Shenzhen consumers spend 8.8 million yuan in largest trial of digital yuan
China’s largest test of its sovereign digital currency ended with 8.8 million yuan (US$1.3 million) being spent in over 62,000 transactions during the week-long trial in Shenzhen. The Shenzhen … ( read original story …)
China’s experimental coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac is safe: Brazil institute
An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech appeared to be safe in a late-stage clinical trial in Brazil.São Paulo’s Butantan Institute, which is carrying out the Phase 3 … ( read original story…
China Says U.S. Should Stop Meddling After Exiled Tibetan Leader Visits State Department
China’s foreign ministry said the United States should immediately stop interfering in its internal affairs, after the leader of the head of the Tibetan government-in-exile met a U.S. State Department … ( read original story…
In China, the Formidable Prosecutor Turned Lonely Rights Defender
After sheltering a prominent dissident, Yang Bin, a former prosecutor, is now under the scrutiny of the police. But she has no regrets. ( read original story …)
China Media Plays Down ‘Speculations’ That Beijing Moved Hypersonic Missiles Closer to Taiwan
But Chinese state newspaper Global Times said using the advanced medium-range ballistic missiles on Taiwan would be “a waste,” insisting they would be better served targeting “foreign military … ( read original story …)
